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In her new book, THE KIDS ARE IN BED: Finding Time for Yourself in the Chaos of Parenting, journalist, bestselling author, and mom of two Rachel Bertsche does a deep dive into how parents navigate the time they have to themselves, and how they can actually use it to do something – anything! – pleasurable and fulfilling.

Parallel Exit, the three-time Drama Desk nominated physical theater company, presents the World Premiere of THE ARTIST WILL BE WITH YOU IN A MOMENT, an immersive audience experience, March 7-29, 2020 at the Jeffrey and Paula Gural Theatre at the A.R.T./New York Theatres, 502 W. 53rd Street. Our guest is Parallel Exit’s Associate Artistic Director, and show creator and solo performer Joel Jeske. For more, visit parallelexit.com.

In his new book DEATH IS BUT A DREAM: FINDING HOPE AND MEANING AT LIFE’S END, Dr. Christopher Kerr, CEO and chief medical officer at Hospice Buffalo, writes about how we can overcome our collective aversion to death, and reclaim dying as a meaningful and soothing process for both patients and their loved ones.

American Theater Group’s production of Till will open in previews February 27-28th, with six performances to follow, February 29-March 8th in South Orange, NJ. The musical tells the story of Emmett Till, whose murder in 1955 helped to ignite the Civil Rights movement. Our guests are American Theater Group’s Producing Artistic Director Jim Vagias and Director of Till, Cezar Williams. Find out more and purchase tickets at AmericanTheaterGroup.org

In her new book WHY WE CAN'T SLEEP: Women's New Midlife Crisis, Ada Calhoun sheds light on the distinct challenges facing Gen X women.

In addition to being a National Historical Landmark, Woodlawn Cemetery & Conservancy in the Bronx provides a workforce development program for young people in masonry preservation and conservation. President and CEO Mitch Rose talks about how the program works as a pipeline to an in-demand career, and other educational programs and public events at Woodlawn. For more, visit woodlawn.org

In his new book, SUCCESSFUL AGING: A Neuroscientist Explores the Power and Potential of Our Lives, bestselling author Daniel J. Levitin explores the science of aging and why some people age better than others.

For YOUNGER NEXT YEAR...Live Strong, Fit, Sexy and Smart—Until You’re 80 and Beyond, the 15th Anniversary of the original book includes updated research on keeping your brain young. Our guest is contributor and Harvard trained Brain Surgeon, Dr. Allan J. Hamilton, discussing how exercise benefits our brain, how we are hardwired to be social, and how to give a proper send off to our french fries. More at youngernextyear.com

The Associated Medical Schools of New York (AMSNY) is a consortium of 17 public and private medical schools throughout New York State. President and CEO Jo Wiederhorn discusses their programs to promote a diverse physician workforce and how representation improves health outcomes. For more, visit http://www.amsny.org.

In FAILURE TO LAUNCH: Why Your Twentysomething Hasn’t Grown Up . . . and What to Do About It, adolescent psychologist Dr. Mark McConville tells frustrated parents how to get their kids off the couch and on to adulthood.

THAT SUITS YOU helps qualified men and high school seniors become interview and opportunity ready, by providing professional attire and guidance free of charge. Co-founder PK Kersey discusses the program’s success and which donations are most in demand. For more, visit thatsuitsyou.org

Cents Ability teaches financial literacy to thousands of high school students across NYC. Executive Director Roy Paul explains differences in financial options and experiences between millennials and older generations. For more, including details on volunteering, visit cents-ability.org.

Jessamyn Stanley’s book EVERY BODY YOGA: LET GO OF THE FEAR, GET ON THE MAT, LOVE YOUR BODY is a memoir, Q&A and yoga manual for everyone.

The Children’s Village works with the most vulnerable children and families in the area, providing programs to keep them safe and to keep families intact. President and CEO Jeremy Kohomban explains changes coming to foster care across the nation, following passage of the Family First Prevention Services Act. For more, visit childrensvillage.org

With her book THIS IS WHERE YOU BELONG: Finding Home Wherever You Are, Journalist Melody Warnick, suggests ways to calm your restlessness and create to a deeper attachment to wherever you currently live.

Thursday, December 19th, 106.7 Lite FM presents our Hope for the Holidays Radiothon, raising funds for the children families of Hassenfeld Children's Hospital at NYU Langone. Pediatric orthopedic surgeon Dr. Cordelia Carter discusses her work, and how Hassenfeld is specifically designed with the needs of children and families in mind. For more, visit nyulangone.org and Litefm.com.

As a New York City based non-profit, Theatre Forward has pioneered community engagement and education programs that promote equity, diversity and inclusion, in an effort to make theater accessible for all. Executive Director Bruce Whitacre talks about the priority of building theaters that represent the communities they serve. To get involved, visit theatreforward.org

In BEDLAM: An Intimate Journey Into America’s Mental Health Crisis, Dr. Kenneth Rosenberg offers an inside look at what he calls the greatest social crisis of the twenty-first century. For more, including clips from his documentary film, visit drkenrosenberg.com

Spence-Chapin Services to Families and Children provides adoption and adoption support services to women, children and families. Spence-Chapin’s Chelsea Guffy talks about the process for children, adoptive parents, and expectant birth parents. More at spence-chapin.org

In NEW AGING: Live Smarter Now to Live Better Forever, Architect Matthias Hollwich challenges us to think creatively and realistically about how we want to spend the rest of our lives.